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    Posted: July/02/2007 at 22:57

Which would be the better scope.  It will be going on a CZ Varmint .22-250

 

Burris 4-16x44 Signature Select with Ballistic Mil-dot reticle

 

Nikon 5-20x44 Monarch with BDC reticle.

 

I own a 4-16x44 Signature Select with Ballistic Plex reticle on another rifle and like it, but I'm checking to see if the Nikon would be a better choice for the .22-250.

 

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The 5-20 Monarch isn't available yet, my friend.

Should be late this month or next month before they are released.

 

http://www.swfa.com/pc-8772-218-new-nikon-5-20x44-monarch-ri flescope.aspx

 

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What about Burris Signature Select vs. Nikon Monarch?
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote OK hunter Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: July/04/2007 at 09:32
I have a 4-16X44 Signature Select on my varmint rig.  I believe any higher magnification than what I have will not be utilized.  I normally don't go above 12x or so anyway.  I do like  the Burris glass and their warranty is fine also.
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I have both a Monarch Tactical and Burris XTR, both have great glass and for the money, I buy USA made with the local warranty. The Burris had more audible
clicking you can feel in the turrets, it is a little heavier and more durable. The nikon is nice but it's over the $1000 mark new, the burris runs about $675 at
bigrivertactical.com so it's probably going to be a cost decision.
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I'm buying a Burris Signature Select for my varmint AR off a friend. I can't remeber if it's a 4-12x or 4-16x but it's like $250. I've been looking at
Monarchs too, but the Nikons do not feel the same in your hands as a burris. Glass should be comparable at that level of Burris. If I don;t like it I'll sell it
for cost, I may send it to burris for some Tac target knobs though
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Originally posted by hunterco hunterco wrote:

I've been looking at Monarchs too, but the Nikons do not feel the same in your hands as a burris.

 

How so?? 

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I have Signature glass on a two rifles, both 22-250, and I have always considered it to be the equal of Leupold VariX-III. I recently bought two Monarchs from SWFA during the model change sale and can say without a doubt the glass is a definite step up. The resolution and brightness are better. Though the Burris resolution has always been pretty good their coating has a yellowish tint to the light transmission that has always bothered me. The Nikon is more neutral in this regard.

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Thank you very much, Mark. I'm a hunter trying to pass on my experience. This forum is the best on the Internet and is an easy going stop on a daily basis.

One of these days I will get my 100th scope and will be better qualified to hang out with you! I just bought those two Monarch's, so things are on the upswing.

 

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I think the fit and finish on the Burris feels more durable, like the checkered bell and balanced design on the FFII, just personal preference. The burris
XTR and Nikon monarch X are so similar, side by side I can't say one is way better than the other. The blue and green tones are a little brighter in the
Burris, but my dad has always been a Nikon fan and said Brown tones are really crisp in his monarchs, which help seeing deer/elk.
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Originally posted by cheaptrick cheaptrick wrote:

Attention..... Your attention please!!

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I like Burris over Nikon in riflescopes. My Nikon ED FS spotter is the sh*t though.
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its about a horse a piece for me as i own scopes made by both companies i would give the nikon the nod right now ask me again later i might change my mind.
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Originally posted by bigo_m bigo_m wrote:

Which would be the better scope.  It will be going on a CZ Varmint .22-250

 

Burris 4-16x44 Signature Select with Ballistic Mil-dot reticle

 

Nikon 5-20x44 Monarch with BDC reticle.

 

I own a 4-16x44 Signature Select with Ballistic Plex reticle on another rifle and like it, but I'm checking to see if the Nikon would be a better choice for the .22-250.

 

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I too am interested in the new Nikon 5-20x44 BDC, and am comparing it and the Burris Black Diamond 4-16x50 Ballistic plex. I already have the Burris Sig Select 4-16x44 with Ballistic plex which I'm very happy with. I particularly like the uncluttered reticle -is the Nikon BDC as nice?
Are the new Nikons even available yet?

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I would go the Nikon Monarch ucc at 449

http://www.swfa.com/pc-8770-218-nikon-4-16x42-monarch-rifles cope.aspx

 

over the Burris, and I like the mil-dot with the Nikon

just a personal preference and the Nikon is in at SWFA

 

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Originally posted by Duce Duce wrote:

I would go the Nikon Monarch ucc at 449

http://www.swfa.com/pc-8770-218-nikon-4-16x42-monarch-rifles cope.aspx

 

over the Burris, and I like the mil-dot with the Nikon

just a personal preference and the Nikon is in at SWFA

 

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Great!!

NOW the new Monarchs are in @ SWFA when I'm unemployed and BROKE!!!!!!!!!!!  

 

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I bought the Nikon 5-20x44 with BDC and am awaiting delivery.
Now it's too late, I'd better ask you guys if I have done the right thing?
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I think you made a good decision, Nikon optics are great. Clap
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IMHO- I own both scopes too and I favor the NIKON.......mine is 6x18 BDC SF
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